INTRODUCTION TO ENDOCRINE
The pineal gland secretes what hormone to help you sleep?
Melatonin
The removal of the pituitary gland
Hypophysectomy
This nursing intervention is important to implement to prevent obstruction of the airway
Have a trach set available at the bedside after subtotal/ total thyroidectomy due to swelling at the surgical site
The nurse should monitor what in a patient with Hypoparathyroidism
s/s of tetany, chvostek/Trousseau sign
Poor Turgor due to Dehydration
HHNS
This master gland is connected to the hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
If a patient is unconscious and cannot take oral fluid, as a nurse you would measure the urinary output every 30 min after fluid has been prescribed. This nursing intervention is known to be related to what disorder?
Diabetes Insipidus
An autoimmune or inherited disorder where bulging eyes with swelling around them
Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Thyrotoxicosis
Hypophophatemia and Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
NS bolus immediately
DKA
What happens when the parathyroid glands stimulate the release of PTH?
Stimulate calcium reabsorption and phosphate excretion in the kidneys
This diagnostic test is best known to differentiate between neurogenic and nephrogenic.
Fluid Deprivation Test
Usually during or after a thyroidectomy, complications of over dose of Synthroid
Thyroid Storm or Thyrotoxicosis crisis
Treatment for Hypoparathyroidism
IV Ca+ salts (calcium gluconate)
The 3 P's for T1D
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Polyphagia
In a diagnostic exam what labs are important to have a baseline of someone's general health?
CBC & Blood Chemistry 7/10
This mnemonic is known for this disease where renal reabsorption of water is taken place rather than excretion. (Name the disorder and the mnemonic with the correct symptoms)
"BLOATED" & SIADH
Bloated/ weight gain, Long time between void, Overabundance of ADH, Anorexia, Tachycardia, Electrolyte Imbalance, Disorientation
Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine, Synthroid
Daily corticosteroid replacement for life
Addison's disease
Moon Face, high sugar, buffalo hump, high sodium, apple shape, hypertension
Cushing Syndrome
During a nursing assessment, the nurse understands it is vital to take a clients history h(x) before this test to see if the client is allergic to iodine/shellfish?
Thyroid Test
What disorder is known for excess amount of Growth Hormone secreted after the epiphysis of long bone has sealed
ACROMEGALY
This life-threatening complication is caused by an infection, trauma, excess chills, or sedatives.
Myxedema
ACTH (Cosyntopin)
Diagnostic Test for Addison's disease
Life threatening complication due to no medication. Sudden penetrating pain in lower back, abdomen or legs
Addisonian Crisis